6:1 – Therefore leaving the teaching of the first principles of Christ, let’s press on to perfection—not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith toward God, (2) of the teaching of baptisms, of laying on of… Continue reading →

5:11 About him we have many words to say, and hard to interpret, seeing you have become dull of hearing.

Once again the writer diverts from his teaching to issue a stern warning to his readers. This time it is… Continue reading →

5:8 though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered.

Generally when we talk about someone “learning to obey” we are implying that previously that person had been somewhat less than obedient. Here, however, that… Continue reading →

5:7 He, in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and petitions with strong crying and tears to him who was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear,

The “he” here… Continue reading →

5:4 Nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by God, just like Aaron was.

The false religions of the day appointed to priesthood anyone they pleased; and in fact the Jewish priesthood had itself declined to that… Continue reading →

5.2 The high priest can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, because he himself is also surrounded with weakness.

Carrying on from verse 1, this verse continues the qualifications of an earthly high priest. As a… Continue reading →